before bonds defusing current religions

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to

the blood, as it once did. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in

Courtier

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

gain access to the records and inner workings of any noble court or government you encounter. You know who the movers and shakers are, whom to go to for the favors you seek, and what the current

. d6 Ideal 1 Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful) 2 Generosity. My talents were

After the Cataclysm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

bonds of trade that united and diversified them. As the civilizations of Krynn rebuilt, and new societies arose, the world learned to live with a jarring truth: the gods were truly gone. Religion on Krynn

was altered forever. True clerics, who once worked miracles on behalf of their gods, had vanished. While some people remained devout, many others turned to false religions in search of answers and

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. (Chaotic) 6 Power. Someday I’ll find or create the magic that will make me the most powerful being in Ravnica. (Evil) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I have dedicated my life

An Orzhov banker financed my laboratory’s current work and expects great returns. 8 I have a cousin in the Cult of Rakdos, and we get along quite well. 9 A former attendant from the

Roleplaying a Beholder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. (Lawful) 3 Intolerance. All other beholders are imperfect and must be destroyed. (Evil) 4 Stability. I must maintain the current balance of power in the region. (Lawful) 5 Perfection. Although I am

perfect as I am, I can strive to be even better. (Neutral) 6 Power. I will be secure when I rule over all. (Evil) Beholder Bonds d6 Bond 1 My followers are all spying on me, and I seek motivated

Undercover Empire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Conquered neighbors were allowed to keep their leaders and culture so long as they paid tribute, swore allegiance to the victors, and incorporated their conquerors’ serpent gods into their religions. These

. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in human society, so they gain

Tracking Time

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

calendar for the current year in the real world. Pick a date to indicate the start of the campaign, and make note of the days that adventurers spend on their travels and various activities. The

accession of the current high priest, and so on. Certain holy days are civic events, observed by every citizen of a town where a god’s temple can be found. Harvest festivals are often celebrations on a

Chapter 2: Faiths of Khorvaire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

of the Kingdom of Galifar and holds sway over most of Khorvaire—except for Thrane, which favors the Church of the Silver Flame. Other religions connect specific cultures or communities; the kalashtar

, or a lover—introduced you to the faith. 3 You were raised in a different religion but became drawn to the ideals and beliefs of your current faith. 4 You never took your faith seriously. Then you

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

suggested characteristics (personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws). Each guild entry also provides personal contacts; suggestions for your alignment, race, and class; and a list of spells that you can

you. Bonds and Contacts As a benefit of your guild membership, you have contacts both inside and outside the guild. Contacts are useful resources in the urban environment of Ravnica, where a friendly

Secret Basement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

parts, all on the small side. The second table holds a tiefling restrained with leather straps. She struggles against the bonds with a wild look on her face. Standing near the tiefling’s table is an

construct was originally a servant of the lighthouse franchise.) Wizzy (NG male gnome mage) is also under Hoobur’s power, and acts as the archmage’s unwitting ally. In his current state, Wizzy can cast only

Detention Bog Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Intelligence (Arcana) check, discern that the goop leaking from the crate is used to soften planar bonds, thus making summoning easier. The crack can be easily sealed with mending or similar magic. Crate of

malfunctioning ruin grinders hurled this crate to its current resting place when the hydra that’s now in area D5 attacked. A character who examines the broken bridge and succeeds on a DC 13

Event-Based Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

members of a religious order of knights, and who now seeks revenge against the current members of that order. 2. Determine the Villain’s Actions Once you have a villain, it’s time to determine what

heavily involved in negotiation could have ideals, bonds, and flaws. If it’s helpful, roll on the Adventure Allies or Adventure Patrons tables (in the “Location-Based Adventures” section, earlier in

Fellow Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

and solitary meditation to overcome that legacy. He appears to have been successful, exuding an aura of enlightened balance. Shuushar is even calm and accepting of his current imprisonment, merely

easier to manage, it helps the players get to know them and strengthens the bonds between the NPCs and the adventurers.

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Masked Lords of Waterdeep — rulers who convene in secret and whose identities are largely unknown. The public face of this ruling body is the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The current Open Lord, Lady Laeral

, Yartar’s elected leader is called a Waterbaron. The current Waterbaron is Nestra Ruthiol (LE female Tethyrian human noble), a shrewd, vindictive woman in her late fifties. Yartar is a member of the Lords

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and constantly keeps his ears open for rumors and opportunities

Baldur’s Gate, to date all mapped caverns are accessible only from the river, and even just climbing into a tunnel mouth or steering a boat inside can be deadly as the current attempts to smash vessels

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

seeking just her spellcasting is subject to a frank and unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and

all mapped caverns are accessible only from the river, and even just climbing into a tunnel mouth or steering a boat inside can be deadly as the current attempts to smash vessels against the cliffs

A Detour to Neverwinter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

financial holdings in Neverwinter. Given the current political climate in the city, those holdings are going to be overtaxed if they are discovered. On Omin’s orders, Oppal DeScart, a doppelganger in the

she calls Piercer, which grants her a +1 bonus to her attack and damage rolls. Moguhl flees before the adventurers can kill or capture her, using her Shapechanger trait to escape or to slip her bonds

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Religion. Of Annam’s many sons, none is greater than my patron deity. (Any) Giant Bonds d6 Bond 1 My clan is the most important influence on my life; our collective place in the ordning depends on

instead wear exquisite masks made of precious materials adorned with gemstones. Each noble has a collection of these masks that it wears to conceal its face but still reflect its current mood; an

Areas of the Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

him to stone when next they meet. Flutterfoot knows the features and layout of Xanathar’s lair, as well as the beholder’s current whereabouts and the locations of secret doors, except the ones leading

trying to free himself of his bonds but is making no progress. Drow Captive. The drow, Zaibon Kyszalt, was captured in Skullport and brought here for interrogation. His superior, Raelyn Auvryndar, was

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

guildmaster’s ideals, bonds, and flaws are included. As a general rule, a guildmaster’s personal agenda is in line with the guild’s goals described in chapter 2, so the guild entries there provide

stepping into his duties. Supreme Judge Isperia Isperia is the current guildmaster of the Azorius Senate. As a sphinx, she is aloof and values solitude above all. However, she has been forced to give

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

bequeath one (but no more than one) to the party. The tressym bonds with the first character to earn its trust, which requires some obvious sign of affection accompanied by a successful DC 17

. The current members are Tharkus Gromm (NE male shield dwarf thug) of Hammaver House; Darva (NG female dragonborn mage) of the Silver Triangle; and Zalaron Daska (N male Tethyrian human veteran) of the

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